News: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) on 22 September 2025 in New Delhi.
About Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme
- Maitri 2.0 is the second edition of the India–Brazil Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech.
- Launched by: It is launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- Aim: To foster innovation-driven growth and collaboration between Indian and Brazilian agri-tech ecosystems.
- It reflects the broader Brazil–India strategic partnership, aligning with the leaders’ shared vision for cooperation in agriculture, emerging technologies, and food and nutritional security.
- Key Features of Maitri 2.0
- Cross-Incubation and Startup Linkages: It promotes exchange of best practices, technologies, and business models.
- Innovation-Driven Collaboration: It focuses on sustainable agriculture, digital technologies, value-chain development, and climate-resilient practices through joint research to address food security, extreme weather, and climate change.
- IP and Commercialization Support: It builds on ICAR’s portfolio of 1,800+ patents and 5,000+ licensing agreements and also facilitates technology transfer, joint IP ownership, and equitable commercialization.
- Five-Day Cross-Border Agri-Tech Event: It brings together policymakers, venture investors, corporates, and early-stage as well as growth-stage startups from both nations.
- Aligned With India–Brazil Roadmap: It implements two pillars from the bilateral 10-year roadmap: Food Security and Agricultural Cooperation and Science, Technology & Innovation Cooperation.
